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2008 Supreme(P&H) 14

RANJIT SINGH
Raman Kumar – Appellant
Versus
Baksho Thandi – Respondent


Judgement Key Points

Based on the provided legal document, the key points are as follows:

  1. The case involves a divorce petition filed under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, on the grounds of cruelty and non-cohabitation (!) .

  2. The marriage was solemnized on April 11, 2003, and the couple lived together for approximately 27 days before the wife moved to Canada and the couple faced issues related to cohabitation and sexual relations (!) .

  3. The husband alleged that the wife refused to cohabit both in India and Canada, and that he was not allowed to consummate the marriage, which he claimed amounted to mental cruelty (!) .

  4. The wife contested the petition, claiming that she maintained an intimate relationship and cohabited with her husband in both India and Canada, denying the allegations of cruelty and non-cohabitation (!) .

  5. The trial court analyzed the meaning of "cohabitation," clarifying that it involves living together as husband and wife, which does not necessarily require sexual intercourse (!) (!) .

  6. The court emphasized that cohabitation entails acting as a husband and wife, performing household duties, and maintaining the marital relationship, even in the absence of sexual relations (!) (!) .

  7. The court observed that the husband's allegations regarding denial of sexual relations were not sufficiently supported by evidence, and that the overall conduct did not establish cruelty (!) (!) .

  8. The wife’s failure to participate actively in the proceedings and her absence from subsequent hearings were noted, but the court acknowledged her initial willingness to maintain the relationship (!) (!) .

  9. The court recognized that mental cruelty can be inferred from the behavior and circumstances of the parties, and that the overall conduct of the wife could be considered as mental cruelty towards the husband (!) (!) .

  10. Ultimately, the court found that the marriage had broken down and that the grounds for divorce were established, leading to the allowance of the husband's appeal and the granting of a divorce decree (!) .

  11. The judgment emphasized that the interpretation of "cohabitation" and "consortium" includes living together harmoniously and performing marital duties, not solely sexual intercourse, and that these elements are essential in assessing cruelty and the breakdown of marriage (!) (!) (!) .

  12. The overall conclusion was that the marriage could not be sustained given the circumstances and conduct of the parties, and the divorce petition was granted accordingly (!) .

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Judgment

1. Appellant-Raman Kumar had filed a petition under S. 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 for dissolution of his marriage with Baksho Thandi (respondent) by grant of decree of divorce. The marriage between the appellant and respondent-wife was solemnized on 11-4-2003 at Nawashahr as per Sikh rites. The couple lived together for about 27 days at village Apra, Tehsil Phillaur, District Jalandhar. After marriage, respondent-wife went to Canada and sent sponsorship for the appellant-husband for his immigration to Canada. Ultimately, the appellant-husband joined the company of the wife in Canada on 27-4-2004. The appellant alleges that the wife refused to cohabit while she was in India by saying that they would do so on reaching Canada. The appellant claims that wife refused to cohabit with him while in Canada as well. Allegation by the appellant further is that he was insulted on the ground that he was simply a matriculate and was made to live like a servant and look after the house and house hold works. This, according to the appellant, amounted to his mental torture/cruelty. Averment further is that in the month of July, 2004, he was thrown out of the house and accordingly re













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